Comfy Cone Pet Cone for Dogs, Cats, Large, Black - Comfortable Soft Dog Cone Collar Alternative for After Surgery, Wound Care, Spay, Neuter - Dog and Cat Recovery Elizabethan-Collar

I recently purchased a Comfy Cone for my dog after his surgery, and I cannot express how much of a difference it has made in his recovery! This product is a game-changer for any pet owner looking to keep their furry friend comfortable and safe. So much better than the plastic ones they send you home with.**Comfort and Design:** The Comfy Cone is incredibly well-designed. Unlike traditional plastic cones, which can be stiff and uncomfortable, this cone is soft and padded, allowing my dog to move around freely without feeling restricted. The fabric is gentle against his skin, and he seems much more at ease wearing it.**Easy to Adjust:** The adjustable straps make it easy to get the perfect fit for my dog, ensuring it stays securely in place without being too tight. I appreciate that he can still eat, drink, and comfortably lay down while wearing it. Plus, the cone doesn't interfere with his peripheral vision, which helps him feel less anxious.**Durability:** The material is sturdy and seems to hold up well against any wear and tear. I’ve found it to be easy to clean, which is a must-have for post-surgery care. A quick wipe down or toss in the washing machine keeps it looking fresh and hygienic.**Peace of Mind:** Knowing that my dog is protected from licking or biting at his surgical site gives me great peace of mind. The Comfy Cone does an excellent job of keeping him from accessing the area while still allowing him to be comfortable and relaxed.**Overall Experience:** I highly recommend the Comfy Cone for any pet owner needing a recovery solution for their dog. Its thoughtful design, comfort, and effectiveness have made a significant difference in my dog's post-surgery experience. I’m so glad I chose this product—it’s truly a must-have for any pet recovery toolkit!

Finally, a collar that will prevent my little Havanese from licking.A tale of frustration, disappointment and persistence.One of my girls has a growth on her left hind leg knee that wasinfected when discovered. The vet put her on antibiotics to clearit up so he could remove it. We use warm compresses 2-3x dayand then put Neosporin on it, leaving it uncovered, as well as themeds she has to take. If you read the warnings on Neosporin,you’re suppose to call the poison control center if eaten.That means, if for no other reason, licking is NOT a good idea.I had bought an inflatable, donut shaped cushion collar a few yrs agowhen she had surgery. Having put it someplace where I wouldn’t lose it,I couldn’t find it but I was able to immediately locate an older plastic conecollar. We started out with that this time while I continued to try to locatethe inflatable one. Problem is, she’s apparently grown since she’d lastused it, thus could reach around it and lick her leg.Not able to find the old inflatable, I ordered another inflatable cushion collar.Her neck measures ~ 9.5 inches. I ordered the appropriate size, a medium.It arrived 2 days later immediately replacing the plastic cone. There was justone problem…. once again she could reach around it to lick her leg. Grrrrr!My research began for something that would work. It seems almost all thesecollars only measure about a 5-6” in depth for her size neck. She measuresabout 5.5” from her neck where her collar sits to the end of her snout. Oneafter another was eliminated—if they even told what that dimension was intheir descriptions. I think they are probably all made by the same manufacturer(s)and then private labeled, which explains why they’re all the same size.Depressed and frustrated, afraid she’d poison herself before we ever gotthe infection cleared up and her growth removed, I kept at it.Finally, I found the Comfy Cone., a padded, fabric cone style protective collar.They had apparently come up against this problem in the past of dogs gettingaround their recovery collars. They added extra sizes to their line meant to fit theneck, but provide a couple inches wider in depth so dogs with longer snoutscouldn’t get around them. Now, anyone who knows Havenese know they aren’tlarge or long anywhere, so how her 5.5” measurement could be considered “long”I don’t know. I think the inflatables are just trying to save a few pennies on materialscutting them shorter in depth. Anyway, Comfy Cone has a size “Small - Long”.It measures 8” in depth and fits a 9.5” to 11” neck. Yea!!!!It's deeper than she is long, neck > snout! I immediately ordered it.Here we are, one week after seeing the vet and 7 days into her 10 days ofantibiotics. She's still alive and doesn't seem to have poisoned herself yet.The Comfy Cone arrived a little while ago. She’s got it on -- apparently, it’lldo the trick. It comes with removable stays which I chose to remove, startingwithout them to see if they're needed. Without them, you can fold the conecollar back so you don’t have to remove it for them to eat, drink, etc. I foldeda small section back so she could see peripherally and wouldn't feel so isolatedfrom her sister or me. Right now she’s lying here by me, napping. It’s comfortablefor her and she can’t reach her leg to lick it. Yea!!! She might actually still be aliveto have the growth removed next week.Great design. Well made. Deeper to do what they’re intended to do, yet stilladjustable. Comfortable. Should be easy to clean if/when necessary.What else could you want from a protective, recovery collar?I’d give it 10 stars if I could.